Danger (Been So Long)

"Danger (Been So Long)" is the second single released by rapper Mystikal from his fourth album, Let's Get Ready, featuring singer Nivea. It was released on December 12, 2000 and was produced by The Neptunes. The single was a success, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, number three on the Hot Rap Singles and number eight on the Rhythmic Top 40. "Danger (Been So Long)" was the second single from the album to reach the top 20 on the charts, "Shake Ya Ass" being the first.

"Danger (Been So Long)"
Single by Mystikal featuring Nivea
from the album Let's Get Ready
B-side	"Danger (Been So Long) [Instrumental]"
Released	December 12, 2000
Recorded	2000
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	3:32
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Michael Tyler, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo
Producer(s)	The Neptunes
Mystikal singles chronology
"Shake Ya Ass" (2000) "Danger (Been So Long)" (2000) "Stutter" (2000)
Nivea singles chronology
"Danger (Been So Long)" (2000) "Don't Mess with the Radio" (2001)

"Danger" was used as part of a running gag on The Daily Show during John Oliver's tenure as interim host in 2013, and again on Oliver's own show Last Week Tonight in 2016, in reference to Anthony Weiner's scandalous mayoral campaign and his online pseudonym, "Carlos Danger".

Track listings

A-side

1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (Clean)- 3:35
2. "Danger (Been So Long)" (Instrumental)- 3:35

B-side

1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP Version)- 3:32
2. "Danger (Been So Long)" ("Breathing" Instrumental)- 3:35

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001) Peak position Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[1] 83 scope="row" Germany (Official German Charts)[2] 45 scope="row" Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] 36 scope="row" Scotland (OCC)[4] 55 scope="row" Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] 40 scope="row" Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] 60 scope="row" UK Singles (OCC)[7] 28 scope="row" UK Dance (OCC)[8] 6 scope="row" UK Indie (OCC)[9] 3 scope="row" UK R&B (OCC)[10] 9 scope="row" US Billboard Hot 100[11] 14 scope="row" US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 1 US Rap Songs (Billboard)[13] 3

Year-end charts Chart (2001) Position US Billboard Hot 100[14] 58

References

1. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 18 no. 11. March 10, 2001. p. 7. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
2. "Offiziellecharts.de – Mystikal Feat. Nivea – Danger (Been So Long)". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
3. "Dutchcharts.nl – Mystikal feat. Nivea – Danger (Been So Long)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
4. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
5. "Swedishcharts.com – Mystikal feat. Nivea – Danger (Been So Long)". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
6. "Swisscharts.com – Mystikal feat. Nivea – Danger (Been So Long)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
8. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
9. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
10. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
11. "Mystikal Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
12. "Mystikal Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
13. "Mystikal > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
14. "Top 100 Songs of 2001 - Billboard Year End Charts". Bobborst.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics